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PRODUCTION CO opened up a new management division last year after discovering two outstanding acts which they wanted to work more closely with. Manager, Maddy, says she has an open mind as regards the next act they will take on but it will have to be a UK based outfit or solo act.
EURO LABEL was started in 2008 in Bonn, Germany. The music area reflects a crossover sound from HOUSE to ELECTRO. Dirk has both label and publishing divisions and has had several entries in various Dance charts. Distribution is mainly digital with outlets world-wide. Wherever you are in the world, if you have some exciting, cutting edge tracks Dirk may be able to offer a single or album release deal or a slot on a compilation. Genre labels cited are HOUSE, CLUBSTYLE, MINIMAL, TRANCE, ELECTRO and also COMMERCIAL DANCE. Please email Dirk to kick things off.
PUBLISHER has been established for seven years and is an offshoot from a successful studio business. Paul is only interested in INDIE/POP, DUB REGGAE and JAZZ material which shows a fresh and different outlook on the genre.
PUBLISHER owns several radio stations and on the music side they have management and label divisions as well as the publishing. The A&R team comprises of manager Tom and scout Hari who are ready to snap up any exciting new talent who has really great songs and the strong identity needed to stand out in the top flight of the business.
LABEL with publishing, management, PR, Video and plugging divisions as well and formed in 2002. Owned by a writer and guitarist in the 70’s who worked with RCA, EMI/Columbia and Warner on hit single and albums for many artists. Mike is basically in the market for talented people, from anywhere in the world, with really great songs in the ROCK/POP & COUNTRY ROCK areas. Please send a CD or mp3 plus biog and photos.
LABEL is determined to choose its bands carefully, recording, releasing and promoting their material physically through online stores and also digitally through sites such as iTunes, Amazon Music and Napster, who will also sell the music physically as well as other merchandise from bands on the roster. One act active on the roster at the moment and would like to add another for a 2 year deal. To qualify you will need to be an ALTERNATIVE POP, PUNK or INDIE band that loves what they’re doing and can play, tour and record.
CHINESE LABEL was launched in 2007. Since their inception it has assembled China's best DJs, VJs, producers and party promoters who have originated and helped groom China's flourishing electronic music scene. MD, Miao, is now looking to find music from world-wide that she can promote in the Chinese market. TECHNO, HOUSE & ELECTRONICA are the areas which would be acceptable. If you are a DJ, DJ-producer or remixer, with unreleased tracks in these genres drop Miow an email to introduce yourself.
LABEL was originally formed as an e-zine of the same name, but became a record label when Chris became fed up of receiving poor releases from signed bands and excellent demos from bands who were going un-recognized. Bands cover a wide range of ALTERNATIVE genres but with a focus on dark, epic, atmospheric and experimental music, check out the web-site to get a feel for what they release. Although the label and many bands are firmly based in the UK, more and more upcoming projects involve bands from all over the world. Please submit your band’s work on CD.
LABEL looking for music has an AFRO root to it. John would like to listen to any material in the AFROBEAT, AFROHOUSE, AFRODISCO, or any funky West African music preferably with vocal. He is looking for finished recordings, not necessarily mastered, to license for world-wide release and promotion. Please submit with a CD or vinyl in the mail.
LABEL actively seeking hard-working, dedicated and exciting new bands & singer-songwriters. MD, Stuart, is also working closely with a media production company, so is very keen to hear from suitable bands/artists/writers who may be nterested in being involved in TV and/or Film. Submissions are welcome from anywhere, and any genre. All links will be listened to and they do read every email.
LABEL tells me they are interested in any original music which stands out in POP through to HARDCORE and everything in between. Submissions are welcome from anywhere in the world. Can offer single song publishing deals and term recording deals to people that impress.
PRODUCTION CO looking for a song in the Lady Gaga style? This type of material is urgently needed for a current Lady Gaga tribute extravaganza show about to tour and record. Pease don’t send in anything that is not totally in line with what Lady Gaga does. There is no Point!! Please post a CD demo.
MUSIC LIBRARY representing the finest independent music for film/ads/TV & new media. They have not officially launched yet & are in the process of signing up bands for NON EXCLUSIVE representation to some of the biggest hitters in the Sync world. This means money. ALL GENRES WANTED PLEASE! From Christian rock to Death Metal.
MANAGEMENT CO is a unique music company, covering all genres of music, that has since 2007 quickly established an excellent portfolio of clients and a strong reputation in the industry. Manager, Will, would like to talk to UK artists looking for management.
LABEL was born out of the success of the live music events.They are looking for additional acts from the UK only, who write songs influenced by the spirit of freedom, expression and innovation, and acts that stretch the parameters of what 'folk' might be. This sometimes involves an acoustic guitar. This sometimes involves a computer. It may involve a saw. They love softly-sung, down-beat, tender, melancholic songs with highly poetic lyrical content but don't appreciate enquiries from acts whose songs have very tenuous folk links, nor enquiries from bands who play different genres than ALT-FOLK.
LABEL into CLASSIC ROCK, EXTREME METAL, and HARD CORE.MD, Edward, tells me there is also a second label which specializes in INDIE/PUNK/SKA material and now a third label which is looking for CLASSIC ROCK acts, both new and re-forming. The labels are actively pushing into the US market with the establishment of a dedicated American office. If you can turn in a really hard edge performance send your myspace or web-site link to Edward’s email.
EURO LABEL is in the market for male and female vocalists for upcoming projects and for ELECTRONIC ACTS for indie label deals which would have major label support. Please send Banjamin an email with details of your act with links to your music but NO MP3’s please.
MEDIA GROUP is a global music company with management / production / publishing and record label, they've just launched a unique music social networking platform for all kinds of musicians, artists, and fans to use! CEO William would like to hear from any talented artists / bands from any music genre looking to be discovered to first sign up free to the new platform where many of the worlds A&R scouts / producers and Music TV bookers will be searching for the next big thing. The company will be looking there to find talent to sign to their own label / publishing and management companies.
PRODUCER who has done work for a host of top artists, including a Top 10 mix for All Saints, is interested in finding new, up and coming, talented, UK based INDIE/ROCK/POP acts to work with in his London studio in 2010. He offers his production services free if you book his studio time (about £200/day) but has agreed to produce one Bandit act completely free in return for a percentage of any track earnings, if he can find someone who stands out with a really strong song. To apply start by emailing Phil with your biog, and links to the song(s) you want to develop
US PUBLISHER are Song Matchmakers - they match the artist to the song and song to the artist working with Nashville's top producers. They also place songs in Movies and TV and with indie artist. They are also music publishers looking to find hit songs. Creative Director, Frances can offer anything from a single song exclusive contract with 2 year reversion to non-exclusive single song deals depending on the circumstances. She is looking for incredible songs
that she can call a producer and say, "You have to hear this song!"
US MANAGER has been in the music business for the last 19 years, scouting talented and deserving singer songwriters to develop to a level where he can present them to record labels. Travis is keenly aware of the pitfalls for new artists and their need for legitimate management, and is currently accepting press kits from Christian Rock, Christian Contemporary and Mainstream Country music.
US PUBLISHER has recently been set up by Clyde, a BMI registered songwriter of 40 years experience during which time he has established many contacts and relationships across the business which will prove valuable in his new enterprise. Clyde will be starting off concentrating on songs in the COUNTRY, GOSPEL and R&B areas. Send a link to your songs or an mp3 by email.
US MANAGEMENT CO wasfounded 1998 in New York, representing clients from coast to coast and internationally. Patrick says that to have and maintain a successful career in the entertainment industry takes good planning, motivation, innovation, tenacity, talent and finally professional guidance. They can provide 360 support for its artists including development, production, promotion, deal shopping and more. Patrick will consider all commercial styles of music from anywhere in the world as Patrick is looking for the hottest new talent in popular music. Submissions should be via mp3 to his email address.
US LABEL has had numerous Billboard Hot 100 hits. My contact, Matt, A&R Manager, says they are only interested in discovering Commercial Dance music, from anywhere in the world, for single and album deals. He says you can get a good idea of what's required by listening to the sample tracks on the web-site. If your material can compete, send a maximum of 2 tracks on a CD with the usual bio, photo etc
US LABEL have made a huge impact on the indie Hip Hop scene. They are a label and a distribution company but are mostly known for their two store locations in NYC and LA. My contact says they are keen to listen to top HIP HOP tracks from anywhere in the world for possible deals. Submit on CD in the post along with some pics and background on your career so far.
US MANAGER is currently not taking on new artists for management but is still looking for a Female vocalist in his area for recording projects. Practically the nearer you are to NYC/CT the better. Rick asks that you email him to start off and maybe send an MP3 demo of your voice.
CANADIAN LABEL/DISTRO tells me they are open to submissions from Canada and the USA only from acts in the Rock, Alternative and Hip-Hop areas primarily with finished product for Distribution, Publicity and Radio Promotion.
US PUBLISHER is looking to expand the catalogue of his new company with songs across ALL GENRES including instrumental tracks as long as they are professionally demoed and sung. You can submit up to two mp3 tracks by email or more on a CD with lyric sheets from anywhere in the world.
Get the full info and contact details from all these companies AND for the previous 3 months as well
ABSOLUTELY FREE by signing yourself up for a quarterly subscription
Click SUBSCRIBE NOW! and enter BLOG in the promo code box to qualify.
PRODUCTION CO opened up a new management division last year after discovering two outstanding acts which they wanted to work more closely with. Manager, Maddy, says she has an open mind as regards the next act they will take on but it will have to be a UK based outfit or solo act.
EURO LABEL was started in 2008 in Bonn, Germany. The music area reflects a crossover sound from HOUSE to ELECTRO. Dirk has both label and publishing divisions and has had several entries in various Dance charts. Distribution is mainly digital with outlets world-wide. Wherever you are in the world, if you have some exciting, cutting edge tracks Dirk may be able to offer a single or album release deal or a slot on a compilation. Genre labels cited are HOUSE, CLUBSTYLE, MINIMAL, TRANCE, ELECTRO and also COMMERCIAL DANCE. Please email Dirk to kick things off.
PUBLISHER has been established for seven years and is an offshoot from a successful studio business. Paul is only interested in INDIE/POP, DUB REGGAE and JAZZ material which shows a fresh and different outlook on the genre.
PUBLISHER owns several radio stations and on the music side they have management and label divisions as well as the publishing. The A&R team comprises of manager Tom and scout Hari who are ready to snap up any exciting new talent who has really great songs and the strong identity needed to stand out in the top flight of the business.
LABEL with publishing, management, PR, Video and plugging divisions as well and formed in 2002. Owned by a writer and guitarist in the 70’s who worked with RCA, EMI/Columbia and Warner on hit single and albums for many artists. Mike is basically in the market for talented people, from anywhere in the world, with really great songs in the ROCK/POP & COUNTRY ROCK areas. Please send a CD or mp3 plus biog and photos.
LABEL is determined to choose its bands carefully, recording, releasing and promoting their material physically through online stores and also digitally through sites such as iTunes, Amazon Music and Napster, who will also sell the music physically as well as other merchandise from bands on the roster. One act active on the roster at the moment and would like to add another for a 2 year deal. To qualify you will need to be an ALTERNATIVE POP, PUNK or INDIE band that loves what they’re doing and can play, tour and record.
CHINESE LABEL was launched in 2007. Since their inception it has assembled China's best DJs, VJs, producers and party promoters who have originated and helped groom China's flourishing electronic music scene. MD, Miao, is now looking to find music from world-wide that she can promote in the Chinese market. TECHNO, HOUSE & ELECTRONICA are the areas which would be acceptable. If you are a DJ, DJ-producer or remixer, with unreleased tracks in these genres drop Miow an email to introduce yourself.
LABEL was originally formed as an e-zine of the same name, but became a record label when Chris became fed up of receiving poor releases from signed bands and excellent demos from bands who were going un-recognized. Bands cover a wide range of ALTERNATIVE genres but with a focus on dark, epic, atmospheric and experimental music, check out the web-site to get a feel for what they release. Although the label and many bands are firmly based in the UK, more and more upcoming projects involve bands from all over the world. Please submit your band’s work on CD.
LABEL looking for music has an AFRO root to it. John would like to listen to any material in the AFROBEAT, AFROHOUSE, AFRODISCO, or any funky West African music preferably with vocal. He is looking for finished recordings, not necessarily mastered, to license for world-wide release and promotion. Please submit with a CD or vinyl in the mail.
LABEL actively seeking hard-working, dedicated and exciting new bands & singer-songwriters. MD, Stuart, is also working closely with a media production company, so is very keen to hear from suitable bands/artists/writers who may be nterested in being involved in TV and/or Film. Submissions are welcome from anywhere, and any genre. All links will be listened to and they do read every email.
LABEL tells me they are interested in any original music which stands out in POP through to HARDCORE and everything in between. Submissions are welcome from anywhere in the world. Can offer single song publishing deals and term recording deals to people that impress.
PRODUCTION CO looking for a song in the Lady Gaga style? This type of material is urgently needed for a current Lady Gaga tribute extravaganza show about to tour and record. Pease don’t send in anything that is not totally in line with what Lady Gaga does. There is no Point!! Please post a CD demo.
MUSIC LIBRARY representing the finest independent music for film/ads/TV & new media. They have not officially launched yet & are in the process of signing up bands for NON EXCLUSIVE representation to some of the biggest hitters in the Sync world. This means money. ALL GENRES WANTED PLEASE! From Christian rock to Death Metal.
MANAGEMENT CO is a unique music company, covering all genres of music, that has since 2007 quickly established an excellent portfolio of clients and a strong reputation in the industry. Manager, Will, would like to talk to UK artists looking for management.
LABEL was born out of the success of the live music events.They are looking for additional acts from the UK only, who write songs influenced by the spirit of freedom, expression and innovation, and acts that stretch the parameters of what 'folk' might be. This sometimes involves an acoustic guitar. This sometimes involves a computer. It may involve a saw. They love softly-sung, down-beat, tender, melancholic songs with highly poetic lyrical content but don't appreciate enquiries from acts whose songs have very tenuous folk links, nor enquiries from bands who play different genres than ALT-FOLK.
LABEL into CLASSIC ROCK, EXTREME METAL, and HARD CORE.MD, Edward, tells me there is also a second label which specializes in INDIE/PUNK/SKA material and now a third label which is looking for CLASSIC ROCK acts, both new and re-forming. The labels are actively pushing into the US market with the establishment of a dedicated American office. If you can turn in a really hard edge performance send your myspace or web-site link to Edward’s email.
EURO LABEL is in the market for male and female vocalists for upcoming projects and for ELECTRONIC ACTS for indie label deals which would have major label support. Please send Banjamin an email with details of your act with links to your music but NO MP3’s please.
MEDIA GROUP is a global music company with management / production / publishing and record label, they've just launched a unique music social networking platform for all kinds of musicians, artists, and fans to use! CEO William would like to hear from any talented artists / bands from any music genre looking to be discovered to first sign up free to the new platform where many of the worlds A&R scouts / producers and Music TV bookers will be searching for the next big thing. The company will be looking there to find talent to sign to their own label / publishing and management companies.
PRODUCER who has done work for a host of top artists, including a Top 10 mix for All Saints, is interested in finding new, up and coming, talented, UK based INDIE/ROCK/POP acts to work with in his London studio in 2010. He offers his production services free if you book his studio time (about £200/day) but has agreed to produce one Bandit act completely free in return for a percentage of any track earnings, if he can find someone who stands out with a really strong song. To apply start by emailing Phil with your biog, and links to the song(s) you want to develop
US PUBLISHER are Song Matchmakers - they match the artist to the song and song to the artist working with Nashville's top producers. They also place songs in Movies and TV and with indie artist. They are also music publishers looking to find hit songs. Creative Director, Frances can offer anything from a single song exclusive contract with 2 year reversion to non-exclusive single song deals depending on the circumstances. She is looking for incredible songs
that she can call a producer and say, "You have to hear this song!"
US MANAGER has been in the music business for the last 19 years, scouting talented and deserving singer songwriters to develop to a level where he can present them to record labels. Travis is keenly aware of the pitfalls for new artists and their need for legitimate management, and is currently accepting press kits from Christian Rock, Christian Contemporary and Mainstream Country music.
US PUBLISHER has recently been set up by Clyde, a BMI registered songwriter of 40 years experience during which time he has established many contacts and relationships across the business which will prove valuable in his new enterprise. Clyde will be starting off concentrating on songs in the COUNTRY, GOSPEL and R&B areas. Send a link to your songs or an mp3 by email.
US MANAGEMENT CO wasfounded 1998 in New York, representing clients from coast to coast and internationally. Patrick says that to have and maintain a successful career in the entertainment industry takes good planning, motivation, innovation, tenacity, talent and finally professional guidance. They can provide 360 support for its artists including development, production, promotion, deal shopping and more. Patrick will consider all commercial styles of music from anywhere in the world as Patrick is looking for the hottest new talent in popular music. Submissions should be via mp3 to his email address.
US LABEL has had numerous Billboard Hot 100 hits. My contact, Matt, A&R Manager, says they are only interested in discovering Commercial Dance music, from anywhere in the world, for single and album deals. He says you can get a good idea of what's required by listening to the sample tracks on the web-site. If your material can compete, send a maximum of 2 tracks on a CD with the usual bio, photo etc
US LABEL have made a huge impact on the indie Hip Hop scene. They are a label and a distribution company but are mostly known for their two store locations in NYC and LA. My contact says they are keen to listen to top HIP HOP tracks from anywhere in the world for possible deals. Submit on CD in the post along with some pics and background on your career so far.
US MANAGER is currently not taking on new artists for management but is still looking for a Female vocalist in his area for recording projects. Practically the nearer you are to NYC/CT the better. Rick asks that you email him to start off and maybe send an MP3 demo of your voice.
CANADIAN LABEL/DISTRO tells me they are open to submissions from Canada and the USA only from acts in the Rock, Alternative and Hip-Hop areas primarily with finished product for Distribution, Publicity and Radio Promotion.
US PUBLISHER is looking to expand the catalogue of his new company with songs across ALL GENRES including instrumental tracks as long as they are professionally demoed and sung. You can submit up to two mp3 tracks by email or more on a CD with lyric sheets from anywhere in the world.
